How to Choose a Rug for Your Room
The right rug can complete your space. Your property might have several rooms that don’t quite look “complete,” but the right rug can really pull the room together. However, choosing the right rug for your space can be a tricky one, as it needs to be the right style, size, material, and color for the room you’re decorating. These are the four main elements that you should be concerned with when decorating or styling your space for sale:
The Size of the Rug
Size is a crucial element to get right when choosing a rug for your space. Ideally, you want the right size rug to take up enough space within the room you’re styling it in, but without entirely dominating the space. It also needs to be the right size for your furniture. It should frame the furniture but not be so large that it detracts attention from the pieces themselves. Also be sure the rug does not take up the entire floor space. A 9x12 rug in a 12x12 room will look silly, be sure the rug leaves some uncovered space within the room.
Also, it needs to be relevant to the room shape. A square rug is best for rectangular-shaped rooms, while a circular rug is best for square-shaped rooms. You should try and get the right-sized rug for the size of the room, too. Ideally, a rectangular rug should take up at most two-thirds of the space you are styling.
The Material from Which the Rug is Made
The material of the rug will depend on the style of the space you’re creating. The most common materials are jute, wool, cotton, and synthetic. Often, an area that gets a lot of foot traffic needs more rigid material - like jute. However, a cozier space, like the bedroom or living room, would ideally have a much softer rug style - so here, wool or cotton would be best.
The material of your rug should also depend on the style of the furniture surrounding the rug. You should bear this in mind when selecting the material type for your floor covering.
The Style of the Rug
Similar to the rug's material, there are guidelines for choosing a rug’s style. It’s a different and essential factor to consider when styling a room or your listing. Popular types of rugs right now include:
● Tufted - Best for rooms without much traffic. Tufted rugs add an element of luxury and warmth to a room
● Overdyed - Overdyed rugs create a distressed yet contemporary feel to a room. They are suitable for high-traffic spaces
● Kilims - Kilims are natural in material and bright in color. They tend to be more affordable and are also suitable for high-traffic rooms
● Natural - these often have pretty, patterned styles and use woven wool and cotton
The Rug’s Color
Of course, the rug’s color is dependent on the style and vibe of the room within the property! Do you want a floor covering that draws attention or one that simply adds to the furniture and wall colors? Do you want a rug that’s patterned or neutral? Many questions come with correctly selecting a color for a rug, so make sure to take your time and consider all possibilities and elements when styling a room with a rug.
Choosing the right rug for the space you’re designing can seem like hard work. Remember you’re not alone! The team at Interior Drama can help you with your staging and interior needs with a flat rate consultation or full staging. Your listing and rug choice will always look in style with help from our expert team!